Finding the Third Proportional to 947,218 and 2,029,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,218 and 2,029,544 is: 4,348,575.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,218 : 2,029,544 = 2,029,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,218/2,029,544 = 2,029,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,218x = 2,029,544 × 2,029,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,218x = 4,119,048,847,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,119,048,847,936/947,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,348,575.35
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